Pistachio Cake

Delight your taste buds with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Pistachio Cake, a dessert that blends nutty richness with a tender, fluffy crumb. Made with a unique combination of real chopped pistachios and pistachio pudding mix, this cake offers a vibrant green hue and a luxurious depth of flavor in every bite. The batter comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and vanilla, while whole milk ensures a perfectly tender texture. Ideal for any gathering, this elegant cake can be served plain or dressed up with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Whether you're looking for a standout treat for a special occasion or simply indulging your love for pistachios, this recipe promises to deliver an unforgettable slice of decadence.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 1 cup unshelled pistachios, roughly chopped
• 3.4 ounces pistachio pudding mix

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and the pistachio pudding mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto the rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, you can serve the cake as is or top it with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1318.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5065.2

Total Fat 286.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1096.6mg	0%
Sodium 3928.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 577.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 380.0g
Protein 78.0g	0%

Vitamin D 200.5IU	0%
Calcium 633.8mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 2483.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 44.4%